RegulatoryJun 25, 2026, 04:22 PM
American Express Releases 2026 DFAST Results; SCB Remains 2.5%
AI Summary
American Express Company announced the release of its 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST) results. The company will maintain its current Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement of 2.5%, which is the minimum under regulations, through September 30, 2027. CFO Christophe Le Caillec highlighted the continued strength of the balance sheet and disciplined capital management, noting the company's prior 16% dividend increase to $0.95 per share and $8.7 billion in capital returned to shareholders.
Key Highlights
- American Express released its company-run 2026 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test (DFAST) results.
- The company's Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement remains at 2.5% through September 30, 2027.
- The 2.5% SCB is the minimum requirement under applicable regulations.
- American Express increased its quarterly dividend by 16% to $0.95 per share for Q1 2026.
- The company returned $8.7 billion of capital to shareholders in the 12 months ended March 31, 2026.
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